The X-Class will share its basic architecture with the Nissan NP300/Navara and Renault Alaskan, pickups already on sale in various markets. The X-Class will be built by Nissan in Spain; additional production may come later from a Renault plant in Argentina.

Mercedes-Benz and Nissan have teamed up on projects before. The two automakers are currently working together to build a factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico, which will produce Infiniti and Mercedes vehicles.